1914
unspecified
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Moon study is a 1914 unspecified by Apollinary Vasnetsov, a Symbolism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting depicts a serene landscape, with a focus on the moon. The sky is painted in shades of yellow and blue, with dark clouds scattered throughout. In the foreground, a dark landscape stretches out, with a few hills visible in the distance. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the moon. The dark clouds add a sense of depth and dimension to the scene, while the landscape in the foreground provides a sense of grounding. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Аполлина́рий Миха́йлович Васнецо́в; 6 August 1856 – 23 January 1933) was a Russian painter and graphic artist.
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